Resources
This Resource page has been created to provide a comprehensive list of resources available to Rhode Island residents, particularly in relation to emergency winter shelters resources, homelessness support, and housing assistance.
Resources for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness
Experiencing Homelessness?Winter Shelter Extended Resources
The following emergency winter hubs, activated through the Department of Housing’s Municipal Homelessness Support Initiative, will provide additional overnight capacity to help keep Rhode Islanders safe. No referral through the Coordinated Entry System is needed to enter the hubs.
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Westerly: WARM Center, 56 Spruce Street – Open 24 hours during the winter months.
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Woonsocket: 356 Clinton Street -- Open for the winter months starting Monday, January 20 at 5:00 pm.
Please note that these hubs are temporary locations that differ from typical shelter sites, designed to open only during declared weather emergencies to provide immediate relief and comfort for those who might otherwise be vulnerable to the harsh weather.
Additionally, the following overnight drop-in shelters are available 24/7. Drop-in shelters are extensions of typical shelter operations but do not require a referral from the Coordinated Entry System.
- Pawtucket: OpenDoors: 1139 Main Street
- Providence: Crossroads Rhode Island: 160 Broad Street
- Providence: Emmanuel House: 239 Public Street
- South Kingstown (Peace Dale): Welcome House of South County: 8 North Road
Partner Agencies' Homelessness Resources
- The Rhode Island Coalition to End Homelessness
- Department of Education-
Housing Resources
Rental Assistance
- Rhode Island Landlord Tenant Handbook
- Rhode Island Housing-
- Foreclosure prevention counseling.
- Rental Resource Guide
Eviction/Foreclosure
- The Housing Network-
- Foreclosure prevention/homeownership counseling across the State.
- Rhode Island Legal Services
- Legal assistance to homeowners at-risk of foreclosure.
- Legal assistance to residents at-risk of eviction.
Additional Housing Related Resources
- HousingWorksRI
- Department of Health-
- United Way of Rhode Island
- The Economic Progress Institute- Guide to Assistance
- Rhode Island Association of Community Action Agencies (RICAA)
- Resources for Tribal Housing
- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
- Assists homeowners regarding mortgage loans/servicing issues.